Summer safety tips for your home

Summer is a great time for almost everyone. Kids are out of school and enjoying the outdoors more. You are entertaining and your liability risk is rising. You may be planning a summer vacation away. It is time to take a good look at your home and make sure that it is as safe as possible. At Insurance Center of Green Valley in Green Valley, AZ, we have been serving the Green Valley since 1989. We represent more than 20 carriers giving our customers choices only an independent agency can. 

Keep poison out of reach

During the warm weather, lots of chemicals and poisons find their way into your yard and garage. They can be very dangerous to small children and pets. Make sure everything is stored away from areas where it can be accidentally ingested or touched.  

Secure the pool

Pools are a danger to not only your children but any neighborhood children. Safety gates and fencing help but if you can install a pool alarm that is even better.  The alarm will go off if anything breaks the surface of the water. Hot tiles or pavement can also cause burns especially when it is very hot. Always try to make sure there is some shade available. If you have a wading pool, never leave it out with water in it, always empty it and turn it over. 

Playground safety

Falls from the play equipment in your yard can result in sprains and breaks. Making sure that adequate padding breaks any falls can cut down on the number of summer injuries. 

Grilling

Grilling is part of the fabric of summer. Using a grill safely is important. Make sure it is far enough away from any structure that a flare-up doesn’t lead to a fire. Grills need to be cleaned regularly. 

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